There are only so many years for you to plan the silly, cutsie birthday parties before your kids start having opinions and wanting input. I discovered this about two years ago when my big boys turned 3 and 4. They wanted to have a Train, Superhero, gymnastics party and I had my sights set on […]

Mermaids have never been hotter for both kids and adults, so it’s no surprise if your little one has chosen a mermaid theme for their upcoming birthday. Here I’ve gathered just a few of my favorites on Etsy. Since we love shopping local here at Northshore Parent, I’m starting with my favorite offered by Louisiana […]

FRIDAY, January 12th, 2018 Bingo. 6:30PM Abita Springs Town Hall. All ages welcome. Six and under need not play. Children 6-12 must play at least a 6/10 pack–$7.00. Children 13 and older must play at least 10/12 pack–$15.00. SATURDAY, January 13th, 2018 Covington Farmer’s Market. 8AM-noon. Field next to the Courthouse. Camellia City Farmer’s Market. 8AM-Noon. 333 […]

Some folks fly south for the winter, but this year we took a ten hour drive north with our five kids to take in views of the scenic Smoky Mountains. Deemed “Bourbon street for kids” by my husband, the main strip in Gatlinburg is teeming with things to do and see, all of which are […]

Our 2018 parade guide is sponsored by Louisiana Academy of Performing Arts. Make 2018 the year YOU learn to PLAY, DANCE, or SING! Music & Dance Lessons for All Ages are starting now in Covington, Harahan, & Mandeville – Call (985) 231-0875 or visit laapa.com. January 6th St. John’s Fools of Misrule. 6PM. A Twelfth […]

With work, sports, and school, by Friday night families are fried! What better way to pull yourselves together than a bit of bonding time at some of the awesome establishments on the Northshore? Whether it’s bowling, bouncing, or beach bumming, these fun family night fiestas are sure to help you shed the stress of the […]

FRIDAY, December 29th, 2017 Bingo. 6:30PM Abita Springs Town Hall. All ages welcome. Six and under need not play. Children 6-12 must play at least a 6/10 pack–$7.00. Children 13 and older must play at least 10/12 pack–$15.00. Saturday, December 30th, 2017 Covington Farmer’s Market. 8AM-noon. Field next to the Courthouse. Camellia City Farmer’s Market. 8AM-Noon. 333 […]

New Year’s Eve Changes dramatically when you have children. For many of us it means we’re staying home rather than going out on the town. So what are you supposed to do now? new year photography backdrops! We have some great ideas for celebrating this event with little people in tow. Noon Year’s Eve Noon […]

Yesterday, December 22nd, my four boys, my husband, my parent, my mother-in-law, and I all climbed aboard the Polar Express in New Orleans for the first time. It’s already kind of a zoo with that many people, but in addition to that, my oldest is in a wheelchair, so doing any kind of activity is […]

Disclosure: My family attended NOLA ChristmasFest’s preview party this year. This is a free event for people in the media to see what Christmasfest has to offer. Now in it’s fifth year, NOLA ChristmasFest open today for the 2017 season. I was lucky enough to preview this event two years ago, this year I took […]